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    Minglewood

    4.1 (157 reviews)
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    MINGLEWOOD ATMOSPHERE

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    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    This collage is from a trip in 2017 and I still think of this place often 7 years later
    Blair M.

    The food, decor and service are stellar! I was born and raised in Lexington, but moved to Georgia after graduating undergrad where I have remained since. We didn't have anything as unique, inviting with such engaging service when I was growing up and going to school in Lex! This collage is from a trip in 2017 and I still think of this place often 7 years later. I only wish I could stop in at least once a week for a bite and the exceptional, kind and genuine people that work and tend to patronize this one of a kind place! Can't recommend enough - if you're considering just do it!

    Fried egg tostado
    Eileen B.

    This is a gem located in Lexington. The menu is not big but everything looked delicious. We started out with Bloody Mary's and they were delectable. I ordered the fried egg tostado. The black beans were so full of flavor. It was a fantastic breakfast. Our waitress was adorable and so much fun. The music was the 80s and we were dancing and laughing. Highly recommend and hopefully will be back

    Cult of Personality
    Fat Man Reviews K.

    Fat Man Reviews set out for a local lunch/brunch spot on a hazy Saturday morning. Minglewood is an easygoing, warm stop serving Southern-style comfort cuisine with global influences plus drinks. I started with a Cult of Personality drink made with Cazadores reposado tequila, orange liqueur, fresh mango juice, mezcal blueberry drizzle, soda, and basil. The orange and mango smell hits right away, then you taste the tequila, and there is a fair amount in the drink--the soda waters down the drink a bit and the blueberry is all at the bottom, so it only comes through a little. Once stirred and combined, everything makes for a sweet drink but a little thick. My fiancé tried the Eggs Your Way, which comes with three eggs any way you like; she chose scrambled with cheese. The meal has three pieces of bacon, house potatoes, and French toast. The potatoes are cooked to a crunchy outside with a soft creamy inside and are seasoned well. The French toast was a little stale, with lots of cinnamon, but it had a good chew. The eggs are cooked well, fluffy, and light. Her bacon was thin and had a good crunch to it. The portions are not huge, but it is filling. I had the Cali Burger, cooked medium, with pepper jack, bacon, avocado, fried egg, heirloom tomato, and herb aioli with hand-cut fries. The fries are good and crunchy with proper seasoning. My burger had a good-sized patty, cooked to an appropriate medium with a good amount of seasoning. The burger was on a brioche bun, and the ratio was almost equal from burger to bun. The entire burger and condiments are a big bite, but not so big most people couldn't eat it. The pepper jack is not very spicy, and the sandwich could use the kick of heat. The bacon was crunchy with a slight chew, while the tomato was sliced thick. The egg yolk and avocado combine for a creamy, fatty bite. I wish I could get more of the herb Aioli, as it gets lost under everything else. Minglewood offers a full bar and canned beer. They have a small menu with brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The staff was amiable. This is a smaller restaurant, so there may be a wait. The Fat Man says that Minglewood is Fat Man Approved with 1 chin.

    Jesika H.

    We originally stopped by to visit the restaurant next door but they closed early ( SOOOOOO annoying but I understand, it was raining and probably a slow day) but to OUR delight, this cute little spot welcomed us with open arms!! The staff were so friendly I thought we had won the literary! It was really the genuine friendly you hardly ever find. Our waitress recommended her favs and we went with Chicken wings- WHAAAT! These babies were my absolute favorite. They were probably the smallest pieces of chicken I'd ever seen which means it's probably reallllll chicken, the flavor was SOOOO unique and so was the dipping sauce. They were so good we couldn't stop eating them. - the guac with chips- HOW DO YOU MAKE HOMEMADE CHIPS THAT GIVE YOU THE VIBE THAT A CHEEZ IT AND A PITA HAD A BABY?!? The guac by it self hands down the best guac I've had and those unique chips... what... so good!! The burger- while I just needed a dash of Mayo because I'm THAT girl, I was SHOCKED to taste a burger that had a Smokey grilled on the bbq pit flavor made from a regular kitchen!! Such a SOLID burger. It was indeed a unique flavor and the chef came out and explained all she did was put salt and pepper on it. I said NO MAAAAM there's a pit hidden in your kitchen. The tostada- divine! Again all the flavors were just so uniquely place ever so effortless. Wow wow wow! French toast was a passsss. When you stumble upon greatness; your left with wanting more. And that my friends... was a very complete 5 star meal!! I really enjoyed Kentucky as a WHOLEEEE!

    Salad with steak
    Allyson S.

    Very hipster place with friendly and fast service. Small but nice inside, also has nice decor. Loud music indoors, but also has outdoor seating. Great and yummy food. Really enjoyed the Brussel sprout salad. I would recommend but not for big groups!

    Nachos and Pasta
    Chelsea A.

    Interesting vibes at Minglewood, I came on a Friday night and it was moderately busy. I called beforehand and was able to reserve a table, but upon arriving there was no host. We found a server who led us to our table. The menu was quite short and seems as though it may change regularly based on the fact it was different from what I saw in previous Yelp Reviews. I did not find very many appealing vegetarian options, but they do have an all-day brunch menu. I had the creamy mushroom pasta with no added meat, it was okay, nothing special. My friend had the nacho appetizer and was also relatively unimpressed. Our drinks were the best part, a blackberry mule which did not have the price listed on the menu (it was $11.50). For the price ($14 pasta), I was not impressed with the food here. The decor was cute and music decent, but I would rather come here just for cocktails next time. PS-- they do not accept Discover cards.

    french toast
    Amanda S.

    A great cute spot in downtown Lex for drinks and dining! My most recent experience at Minglewood was for brunch this past weekend. Our group had made reservations as it was for Mother's Day- so I couldn't say if reserving a spot would be required necessarily on a non-holiday weekend. The space is relatively small and includes bar seating- maybe room for about 10-15 tables. The brunch menu while not being super extensive, has a decent amount of options. You are able to order off the regular lunch/dinner menu as well. We decided to start with the grilled pimento cheese sandwich to split to start that came with fries. The fries were more "fry" than potato- but definitely delicious! For my entree I ordered the veggie tacos which were made with a spicy quinoa and black bean mixture that was really tasty. All of our orders were presented artfully as well; very yelp-picture worthy. One thing I'd note was that it was a little cold inside as the door was set open and it was a chilly spring morning. Our table setup was a little awkward as the booth seats were higher on their side than on the chairs opposite- so I'd definitely seat the shorter person on the booth seat so no one feels like they're being interviewed haha. I also noticed one long table in the back with bench seating- ok for school cafeterias, but not the most comfortable for enjoying a meal.

    Olfactory Hues Cocktail
    Caitlyn S.

    We decided to stop into Minglewood on a whim, and our experience was okay. To be honest, I was slightly disappointed with our time there, despite friends raving about Minglewood. The cocktail I had was amazing! It was called Olfactory Hues, made with brut champagne, raspberry lemonade, lavender syrup, and fresh lemon. It was garnished with Rosemary! It looked beautiful and tasted delicious. The cocktail was light, refreshing, and fun! We also ordered the face plant into guac appetizer. It was really yummy!! The guacamole was made fresh, as was the salsa and tortilla chips! Unfortunately a tiny portion for the price. My boyfriend had a rhinegeist canned beer. At first he had ordered a modelo, and when they realized they were out our waitress came over to offer something else. Except for, when we asked for options and different beers, she didn't know!! And responded, "oh, I'm sorry, I can't read the chalkboard menu from here!" And did not help us at all. Disappointing that the staff was not knowledgeable about their own selections. Lastly, there was an older man in the back of the restaurant (who I'm assuming was the owner, but unsure) walking around without a mask and inviting many people in, also not wearing masks. It made us uncomfortable that people were walking in and out of the area where food is prepared without masks and sitting around chatting without taking COVID precautions.

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    Ambiance and food are good. Service can be better sometimes. This place closes later than most of the other restaurants, also a plus.

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    Inconsistent hours. Extremely rude staff. If you're going to close early, lock the doors. It amazes me how this place manages to stay open.

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    From staples like the Noli Burger, and the fried chicken hot brown to different specials every week, they never disappoint.

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